Fortunately, Fang Qiya coaxed Yue Ying'er back. Yue Ying'er's eyes were red from crying and she had no appetite. She ate some and then said she wouldn't eat.
After Yue Ying'er got on the carriage first, Cheng Suisui said to Fang Qiya: "Senior sister, look, senior brother is really an invincible straight man. A woman who was deceived by his appearance and was cruelly rejected doesn't know if she can go around Cangshan Mountain."
"Senior brother, it's true..." It was the first time that Fang Qiya saw her senior brother rejecting someone in person, and she nodded with an expression on her face that said, "Oh my God, this is too unacceptable."
Ruan Xianbei laughed at them: "What's the big deal? If you are rejected, just change to another one. There will always be good-looking men if you look for them, but you can't hang yourself on a tree."
"It's just that girls usually think too wonderfully about the people they like."
Yue Ying'er thought that her weak appearance would win the affection of men, but she didn't expect that Shen Xuan would ask them for confirmation on the spot. Even she thought that Shen Xuan was here to protect Yue Ying'er. After all, she still felt a little pity for her when she cried. Poor Jin...
It's a pity that Shen Xuan didn't play according to common sense at all. After Cui Lin recounted the incident, he said something to Yue Ying'er to dissuade her. The words were correct but too direct - making everyone feel at a loss.
But if you calm down and think about it, there is nothing wrong with his behavior. He took care of Yue Ying'er's safety out of a sense of justice. Why should he defend her and care about his feelings at all times? It seems even more scumbag to give others hope without hope. .
There are indeed many women who obtain the meaning of their existence simply by relying on men's love, or what they obtain in this way will never last long.
The human heart is so elusive and unpredictable. What you like today may not like it tomorrow, and you may like it again because of something the next day, but you may not like it the day after tomorrow.
Many people don't even know what they will be like tomorrow, and the love of others is the most unreliable thing.
Ruan Xianbei frowned and thought, and subconsciously began to analyze Shen Xuan's move. Could it be that their previous preconceptions thought of him too well? Why does she think that Shen Xuan will be caring and caring to women, or is he a person who is indiscriminate when he sees women?
No, no, it would be her fault if she thought about it this way.
"Ruan Ruan? Let's go, it's time to hurry up."
When they came back to their senses, Cheng Suisui and Fang Qiya had already put away their things and called Ruan Xianbei, who was lost in thought. They were probably going to be on the road until night in this remote place.
Fang Qiya took Yue Ying'er's mood into account and sat with her in the carriage. Cheng Suisui and Lan sat outside to catch the carriage. Fortunately, the carriage was big enough, otherwise there wouldn't be enough space.
However, this problem was quickly solved, and Miyou drove a carriage to join them.
As soon as Miyou and Mingxiang met them, before they saw anyone, Mingxiang couldn't wait to shout from outside the car: "Miss!"
Cui Lin got off the carriage, and Mingxiang was very happy to see Cui Lin. She hugged Cui Lin with tears in her eyes and said, "Miss, it's great that you're okay!"
"My slave has been on tenterhooks these days! I wonder if Miss can eat and sleep well without anyone around -"
Mingxiang's words were interrupted by Cui Lin with a smile: "You said I seem to be a fool who can't take care of himself."
"This shows that Miss is living a prosperous and happy life. As long as the servants do everything," Mingxiang hugged Cui Lin and checked her over, fearing that there was any injury on her body. "Anyway, Miss, you're fine!"
Ming Xiang saluted Ruan Xianbei sincerely: "Thank you, Miss Biao."
Ruan Xianbei smiled and said: "My cousin is very powerful now, Mingxiang doesn't need to worry."
"Miss, it's too crowded here, why don't you go to our carriage?" Mingxiang got into the carriage and took a look, then packed Cui Lin's things and said.
After all, the carriage she brought out belonged to the Cui Mansion. Although it was not that big, it was comfortable and had an iron wall for defense outside. In the little maid's heart, there were many good things outside, and her own home was the best. And it must be uncomfortable for the young lady to sit with so many people.
"That's fine." Cui Lin nodded, "My cousin will come too.
bring it on. "
Mingxiang said: "Miss Cousin, I will prepare tea and snacks for you."
Ruan Xianbei naturally agreed, taking Lan with him as soon as they left. Tongchun also wanted to follow but was left behind to drive the horse.
Shen Xuan looked at him and said, "Tongchun, I'll leave the carriage to you."
"Ah?" Tongchun touched his head, okay, his bubble of not wanting to work was burst.
Cui Lin, who got into her carriage, smelled the familiar scent of sandalwood and asked, "Mingxiang? Did you bring the incense out too?"
"Oh, Miss, you are telling me this. I made a sachet, thinking that you would feel at ease when you smell the familiar smell."
"It's hard for you to be so attentive." Cui Lin's expression was gentle. People all have their own plans. It would be very difficult for someone around you to treat you sincerely.
As the carriage moved forward in a hurry, she couldn't help but think that she had escaped safely without any danger. She wondered how her father was doing now.
...
Beiguan, the fiefdom of King Qing.
The weather in Beiguan is cold and dry. People who are not accustomed to the climate will almost have their faces and mouths dry to the point of peeling. It has already entered spring, but I didn't expect it to snow today.
It was late at night but the lights were still on in the house. The young man strode to the door and opened it. It was still warmer inside than outside.
"It's so cold in spring, what a damn weather it is." He took off his cloak and shook the snow off his body. This young man was none other than Ruan Yan.
Cui Shoufu encountered no less than ten stabbings and attacks along the way. Due to the complexity of the situation, he had to come out of the church to personally escort Cui Pin. It was not until he entered King Qing's fief that the situation finally diminished.
Ruan Yan handed the letter he got today to Cui Shoufu. After Cui Shoufu read it, he threw it in the brazier and burned it.
"How do you say that?" Cui Shoufu asked the other man sitting next to him, turning his head.
"Hit him, this King Qing really won't give up until he reaches the Yellow River!" The man raised his head, his face was dark and rough, and his voice was loud and powerful.
"What General Meng said is absolutely true. At the moment, I also think that this is the only option." Ruan Yan said, "In my opinion, those he raised are just defeated soldiers who cannot stand up to the stage."
Cui Shoufu pondered: "But he is threatening the lives of the people in Beiguan. If we can give him a way out... that's not a problem."
"Did he think of a retreat when he was about to be defeated? When he assassinated the Lord and your family, what did he think of giving you a retreat?" Ruan Yan asked again: "Master Cui is a civil servant and rarely comes to the front line. Right? He is so confident because he sees that you want to save face."
It was night, and the north wind outside rattled the windows. The whistling sound of the wind seemed particularly noisy in the silent night.
King Qing knew that he had failed in going to Beijing, and that all the evidence of his rebellion was in the hands of Cui Shoufu and General Meng, but he still persisted in his evil intentions. In recent days, he had been pretending to be rogue refugees and constantly harassing the people of Beiguan. However, they did not attack directly but only harassed and wandered around. The winter weather here is already difficult and the people have suffered great losses. In order to maintain stability, a few people had to discuss countermeasures.
The condition offered by King Qing was that Mr. Cui could find a way to save his life. The emperor must have known what he was going to do, but it would still take some time for the imperial edict to go to Beijing to reach him, so with the surrounding The lives of the people were at stake, and if he didn't agree, he would be dead anyway. He had already sent people to plant bombs in many places in the city, and was always ready to recruit more people to be buried with him.
General Meng was very upset.
Those are human lives. He has led troops in wars for so many years and killed so many outstanding subordinates just to protect the common people, but these lives are worthless in the eyes of these royal nobles.
He advocates fighting! If you don't fight, you will be led by Prince Qing. How can a rebellious prince be so rampant? He begged his grandfather to sue his grandma if he had to be beaten!
Cui Shoufu didn't speak, as if he was weighing the pros and cons. He said slowly: "I said I won't fight because I was guessing whether the emperor was unwilling to fight."
In fact, the fight was nothing at all. Ruan Yan and Zhong Er took advantage of the darkness to kidnap him in person. The initiative to kidnap him was on their side, so how could he threaten and bargain?
"I know-" Cui Shoufu said: "I have sent a letter to the emperor, and all the people in the city have
I cannot decide my life alone. "
At this time, Ruan Yan heard a rustling sound. He gestured for them to continue. He opened the window and jumped to the roof: "Who is it?!"
A man in black on the roof, whose face turned pale after being blown away, trembled his lips and said a few words: "The Emperor said to fight."
Ruan Yan:......
He immediately sneaked back into the room and asked, "Who are you?"
"The emperor sent me here." The unimportant spy drank a glass of water and felt much better.
Facing everyone's distrustful eyes, he quickly said: "The emperor is very angry about Prince Qing's matter and will definitely deal with it seriously. All the thieves have been captured. Now Master Cui's mansion is being renovated. I believe it will be done when you return. It’s exactly the same as before. But there is no news about Miss Cui yet. The emperor expressed his heartache and sent people to search for Miss Cui’s whereabouts. I hope Mr. Cui won’t worry.”
Cui Pin: Don’t worry about farting! It’s not your daughter, so of course you don’t have to worry! Fortunately, my daughter and I made arrangements with my own money! All these years of loyal support for you, a little bastard, are in vain! If it weren't for the fact that Prince Qing really couldn't hold up the wall, my only daughter was gone. Do you think I would react anyway?
Although Cui Shoufu had scolded the emperor a hundred times in his heart, he still said with a gentle smile on his face: "Thank you for your concern and please rest assured that your little daughter has been helped and sent to the home of my parents-in-law. She is safe for the time being."
The spy nodded and said, "General Meng, Miss Meng is a friend who does not hesitate to sacrifice a small number against a large number. She is loyal to save the Cui Mansion in a crisis. After this incident, I will give a reward to Miss Meng. Congratulations in advance to General Meng."
General Meng knelt down and saluted, "Thank you so much, Your Majesty!"
Finally, the spy said: "But the emperor hopes that none of the people in Beiguan will be injured. The bombs in the city can be defused before arresting King Qing. Also, the emperor hopes that his concern for the people can be publicized a little. Mr. Cui should understand."
Cui Pin was convinced that the emperor's image as a benevolent monarch needed to be promoted. He was familiar with this matter. Cui Pin said, "Yes, I obey the order."
Seeing the spies being blown away by the wind and snow, Cui Shoufu said with genuine concern: "It's already late, and the weather is not good today. Why don't you, sir, take a rest today and set off tomorrow?"
"Thank you, Mr. Cui." The spy really felt that he should take a rest. The wind in Beiguan was like a knife on his skin, which was much worse than that in Shangjing.
Cui Pin called his maid, and the unimportant spies went to rest without disturbing their discussion.
Cui Shoufu said: "Master Yuan is right... I am not as sure about the emperor's mentality as you are, little friend. I am really ashamed."
Ruan Yan smiled: "Master Cui only cares about those who disrupt the authorities. I am just a bystander."
General Meng laughed loudly, clapped his hands and said, "As long as you can fight, it's good! Then let's discuss a plan of action! I also want to take this opportunity to go to Beijing to meet my daughter!"
Everyone has something to worry about. I don't know when the wind and snow outside the window has stopped, and the tea in the cup has been changed several times. Until the dim light from the window comes into the house, it is another night of talking by candlelight.
Twenty taels of silver was a bit too small, but in modern times it was still around eight thousand to ten thousand yuan.
At present, an ordinary soldier in the Yu Dynasty can only earn one tael of silver per month at most, and a centurion can earn three taels of silver per month.
Maybe he will accept it.
In addition, Qin Hu is also planning to draw a big pie for Li Xiaokun. After all, Qin Hu used to have money.
Now it depends on whether he and Qin An can survive the night.
"Little Marquis, I may not be able to survive. I'm so hungry, my hands and feet are frozen with cold." Qin An said in a daze.
"Xiao Anzi, Xiao Anzi, hold on, hold on, you can't stay still, get up and run, that's the only way you can survive."
In fact, Qin Hu himself is in trouble. Although he was a special soldier in his previous life, this body is not what he used to be. All he has now is a perseverance.
"Wait!"
Qin Hu's eyes were like cold stars, and he suddenly shouted in a low voice. There was a reflection just ten meters away from the camp, and the sound of
The sound aroused his alertness.
With the professional sense of smell of a special scout, he felt that it was the enemy.
But should we notify Li Xiaokun?
Qin Hu hesitated a little. What if he saw it wrong? You know, his current physical condition is completely different from before.
If a false alarm causes night terrors or camp roars, and someone gets a handle on it, they will be killed without mercy.
"Xiao Anzi, hand me the bow and arrow."
Qin Hu crawled under the carriage and whispered.
But Qin An's next words scared him so much that he almost jumped up.
"Bow and arrow, what are bow and arrow?"
What, there are no bows and arrows in this era?
Qin Hu looked around and found a wooden stick with a sharpened top placed under the wheel. It was two meters long. It was thick at the handle and became thinner as it went up.
The more I look at it, the more it looks like a weapon.
Wooden gun, this is the iconic building of the cannon fodder.
"Come closer, come closer..." After a few breaths, Qin Hu was sure that he was right.
The other party may be the enemy's scouts, called scouts in this era. They are trying to enter the camp and conduct reconnaissance.
Of course, if conditions permit, you can also poison, set fire to, or perform a beheading operation.
"one two three……"
He and Qin An lay motionless on the ground until then, he suddenly jumped up and threw the wooden spear as a javelin.
"puff!"
It was impossible for the scout to wear armor because he had difficulty moving, so the shot pierced his chest directly.
Following Qin Hu, he picked up the wooden gun belonging to Qin An, jumped out of the carriage, and chased in the opposite direction desperately.
For the reliability of intelligence, the scouts are required to monitor each other and are not allowed to act alone, so there are at least two.
After a few moments, Qin Hu threw another black shadow to the ground.
Then he strangled his neck with a wooden gun. There was a crisp sound and the man's head hung down.
"Hoo, hoo!" Qin Hu was sweating profusely and almost collapsed. He lay on the ground gasping for air. His body was really too weak.
Just to break the enemy's neck, before he could just use his hands, but just now he had to rely on the power of a wooden gun.
"Qin An, come here and help me search you."
Qin Hu is familiar with the rules of the battlefield. He must collect all the trophies from these two guys as quickly as possible.
"Two daggers, two horizontal knives, a level, seven or eight taels of broken silver, two grain bags, flags, kettles, two sets of cotton-padded clothes, two pot helmets, bacon..."
"Qin An, brother, hurry up, hurry up, eat something quickly, you are saved..."
Qin Hu tremblingly grabbed a handful of fried beans from the grain bag and stuffed it into Qin An's mouth, then filled him with water and put on the captured cotton-padded clothes.
.
Before dawn, Qin Hu cut off the scout's head before the sentry on duty arrived, carried it into Shi Chang's camp, and reported what happened yesterday.
This was done to prevent others from taking credit, and he knew what kind of environment he was in now.
"Thirty taels of silver for one head, you are rich."
The chief's name was Gundam. He was a tall, muscular man with a beard.
At first, he didn't believe it until he saw the trophies captured by Qin Hu and the two corpses.
At this moment, his eyes were full of envy, jealousy and hatred.
"It's not me who gets rich, it's everyone who gets rich. This is the result of the ten of us."
